Recent photos by Jean-Pierre Mestanza/The Jersey Journal - NJ.comtag:profile.nj.com,2015:jpmesta/87700252015-03-03T22:43:00ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advancemud run jersey citytag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68393032011-08-20T18:58:59Z2011-08-20T18:58:59ZFirefighters from the Mt. Olive Fire Department hosed down racers after they completed the 6.2 mile obstacle course race, known as the Original Mud Run, at Liberty State Park on Saturday....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Mud Run Jersey Citytag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68392922011-08-20T18:56:15Z2011-08-20T18:56:15Z(left to right) Clay Ladd and Miguel Flores finished the 6.3 mile obstacle course race with eight other friends and coworkers as part of the team "300." The team raised about $1,000 for the MS Society....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Mud Run Jersey citytag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68392742011-08-20T18:53:44Z2011-08-20T18:53:44ZVolunteers Krista Collopy, far left, and Jennifer Hivry, cheer on racers with a bullhorn and noisemaker, adding a little extra motivation...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Mud Run Jersey citytag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68392692011-08-20T18:52:30Z2011-08-20T18:52:30ZThe Original Mud Run brought out 1,000 people and raised over $250,000 for the MS Society. the 6.2 mile course included 30 obstacles with plenty of mud to go around....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Mud Run Jersey Citytag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68392562011-08-20T18:50:26Z2011-08-20T18:50:26ZThe Original Mud Run brought out 1,000 people and raised over $250,000 for the MS Society. the 6.2 mile course included 30 obstacles with plenty of mud to go around....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Memorial outside scene of Harrison triple homicidetag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68228732011-08-17T22:16:31Z2011-08-17T22:16:31ZNeighbors have setup a memorial outside of the Hamilton Street home where a mother, father, and 3-year-old niece were found dead on Tuesday. The 23-year-old son had told allegedly police he killed his family shortly after the incident....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Memorial outside scene of Harrison triple homicidetag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68228662011-08-17T22:13:59Z2011-08-17T22:13:59ZThrough a window, a sign from Hudson County Prosecutor's Office can be seen on the front door of the Hamilton Street home where three family members were found dead Tuesday....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Memorial outside scene of Harrison triple homicidetag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68228562011-08-17T22:11:42Z2011-08-17T22:11:42ZNeighbors setup a memorial outside of the Hamilton Street home where a mother, father, and 3-year-old were found stabbed to death on Tuesday. Sesame Street dolls and teddy bears, including various candles, displayed to honor the victims....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Memorial outside scene of Harrison triple homicidetag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68228442011-08-17T22:10:37Z2011-08-17T22:10:37Z(left to right) Wendolin Tapia, 38, and Doris Cortes, 31, light candles in outside of the home where three family members were found stabbed to death in Harrison on Tuesday....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
Memorial outside scene of Harrison triple homicidetag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.68228312011-08-17T22:04:26Z2011-08-17T22:04:26ZThe mother and father who were found dead on Tuesday had been known to frequent the pentecostal church, El Buen Pastor church on Schuyler Avenue in Kearny....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698992011-06-28T01:17:47Z2011-06-28T01:17:47ZJayleen S. Perez receives her diploma from Principal Larry. D. Odoms during the 2011 Liberty HS Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698952011-06-28T01:15:56Z2011-06-28T01:15:56ZRobert G. Iturralde, Liberty HS Valedictorian, walks to the podium on stage for the final time in his high school career on Monday, June 27, 2011....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698922011-06-28T01:13:08Z2011-06-28T01:13:08ZThe Liberty HS Class of 2011 sing "I smile" during the final portion of the graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698392011-06-28T01:08:29Z2011-06-28T01:08:29Z(left to right) Proud family members Romula Polanco (mother of Joselina Castillo), Nilsa Martinez (mother of Luis Martinez), and Gary Simmons (grandfather of Fenna Brown) takes pictures during the 2011 Liberty HS Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698312011-06-28T01:06:26Z2011-06-28T01:06:26ZMonisha Holloway celebrates after receiving her diploma during the 2011 Liberty HS Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65698112011-06-28T01:04:20Z2011-06-28T01:04:20ZLiberty HS Valedictorian Robert G. Iturralde speaks to the Class of 2011....jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High Schol Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65697582011-06-28T00:56:27Z2011-06-28T00:56:27ZFenna Brown and Wiyao Boukpessi relish the moment after receiving their diploma during the 2011 Liberty HS Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65697502011-06-28T00:53:32Z2011-06-28T00:53:32Z(Left to Right) John Carter and Principal Larry D. Odoms during the 2011 Liberty HS Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65697392011-06-28T00:51:11Z2011-06-28T00:51:11ZSoukaina Efegous looks back at one of her fellow classmates while in line to receive her diploma at the Liberty High School Graduation ceremony on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>
2011 Liberty High School Graduationtag:photos.nj.com,2011:/jersey-journal//4505.65697312011-06-28T00:49:34Z2011-06-28T00:49:34Z2011 Liberty High School Graduation on Monday, June 27, 2011...jpmestahttp://connect.nj.com/user/jpmesta/index.html]]>